PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Silva
vs
Guerrero

184 cm
21
182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
175 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Mohito Fightwear

Last Minute Power Clothing
Bos Energy MMA159.4

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paolo Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guerrero.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Guerrero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Guerrero steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Silva.
Guerrero throws a shot to the body.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.

Guerrero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva is trying to drag Guerrero to the mat but Guerrero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero lands with a short shot to the head.
Guerrero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guerrero.
Guerrero crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Guerrero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Silva has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Guerrero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Guerrero lands a body punch.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Guerrero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guerrero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Guerrero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guerrero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guerrero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Guerrero defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Guerrero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Guerrero defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guerrero tries a quick counter leg kick but Silva is wise to it.

Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Guerrero looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Guerrero defending against the ground and pound.
Silva scoring with punches from side control.

Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Guerrero rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva's guard! Nice work there by Guerrero!
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Silva working for a triangle but Guerrero defends it easily.
Guerrero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Guerrero preventing the sweep.

Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guerrero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Guerrero content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Silva working for a triangle but Guerrero defends it easily.
Guerrero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Guerrero wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Guerrero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Guerrero defends easily.

Silva working for a triangle but Guerrero defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paolo Guerrero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Guerrero scores with a nice head shot.
Guerrero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Silva is rocked!

Guerrero clinches with his opponent.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guerrero swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guerrero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guerrero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guerrero taking a breather.
Guerrero misses with some punches.
Guerrero misses with the head strike.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Guerrero.
Guerrero swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guerrero lands a damaging elbow.
Paolo Guerrero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guerrero.
Guerrero misses with a punch on the inside.
Guerrero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guerrero taking a breather.
Guerrero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Guerrero.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guerrero pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Silva! Guerrero unloads with more strikes and Silva sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paolo Guerrero! Paolo Guerrero retains his welterweight title!
In defeat, Jose Silva stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry for the lost tonite guys but his girlfriend just gave me the best blowjob ever backstage before the fight tonite that bitch is a freak so I guess I just didn't have the energy tonite she sucked it all out I'll get him back in the rematch.'.